Turning Down a Bag at Hermès?! My Experience at the Chicago Boutique

Hello everyone and welcome back to my channel. In today's video, we are going to discuss my recent shopping experience at the Hermès Boutique in Chicago, my thoughts on purchase history and I will reveal the bag that has been offered to me. Would you have took this bag if it has been offered to you? Can't wait to know what you have to say about it. As usual, if you have any question, please do not hesitate to ask. Talk soon, Nicolas
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[@jacquesehoward1222]

I love this Hermès experience review. The Chicago boutique is my home boutique and they are always so pleasant and accommodating. Earlier this year my SA got a Herbag with GHW I was on the market for. I’m glad your experience was also welcoming..

[@nicolas_arst]

I definitely had a great experience there! Glad you received a bag that was on your wishlist!

[@godsbloodyhammer7090]

@@nicolas_arst ..Please make your video's shorter. .. get to the point quick.

[@sophiaelayne9984]

The thing I appreciate is that you purchase your own bags. That I respect. We think very much a like when it comes to the logos.

[@nicolas_arst]

Thanks for sharing and watching! :)

[@keithj2010]

I turned down a bag (an HAC 40 in taupe), then freaked out and ran back to the store and purchased it. Regretted it later but was able to sell it for the same price I purchased it for thankfully. Goes to show that you should listen to your gut reaction!

[@nicolas_arst]

Well said! Gosh I don’t know what I would have done if they would have offered a taupe one… glad I didn’t have to deal with this dilemma haha 😆

[@misterfidelis]

Thanks for sharing! Such a wonderful story and I am glad you are sticking it out for your perfect bag!

[@nicolas_arst]

You are welcome! Thanks for your comment and yes: I have my goal in mind!

[@RoyLee89]

Thank you for sharing your story Nicolas. I enjoy your takes on luxury bags. You are humble and down to earth and all your stories and reviews help me to understand the brand more. Hope to keep seeing your content! :)

[@nicolas_arst]

I’m so glad that this is what you are taking away from my channel. Thanks for sharing, this is helping me to continue creating videos on this platform. Take care!

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

I have never bought from Hermes but I have watched many videos and the theme I am picking up is that a purchase history is less important than whether the sales assistant likes you. Thank you for the video! Have an amazing week!

[@nicolas_arst]

I totally agree and I will add that it depends on which country and or state you are! Thanks for your comments! Take care Daniel!

[@milvao3400]

It depends whether they have a 14k ugly bag like that. I usually like all the Hermes bags but this was an eyesore

[@GemmaGraceStyle]

Glad you had a great experience, makes me want to check out the Chicago boutique next time I visit

[@nicolas_arst]

Thank you! And yes you should, maybe they will have move to their biggest location by then!

[@vanessazannis5523]

This is the best Hermes story I’ve heard on KZbin. Very interesting. Thank you for sharing.

[@nicolas_arst]

I’m glad to hear this! Thanks for leaving a comment and watching my video Vanessa!

[@Satine_Moisant]

I agree with you SO much! A Birkin 30 in Barenia would be my dream bag! 😻👜

[@nicolas_arst]

One day 🫶🏽

[@KSlivinghappy]

Very good video. Glad you had a good experience. It’s great to learn someone understands the Hermes pieces are not fast fashion, need to be truly considered if the pieces will be put to use and not always accept every offer.

[@nicolas_arst]

Thanks a lot! It was a very good experience indeed. I agree that Hermes pieces should be considered for a life time.

[@mlee77]

The HAC looks fantastic and on you! Like you, i’m quite intent to get the Hermes Birkin/Kelly (my first) in barenia leather :) all the best! Enjoy and love your sharing!

[@nicolas_arst]

Thanks a lot for your comment! It is important to keep our goals in mind in those situations!

[@mrlvianpage179]

Love your story, I had a very similar experience about ten years ago, I was carrying my Birkin 40 and was offered a HAC 40, beautiful bag but way bigger than my Birkin, love your channel and style, very best wishes from the UK 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@nicolas_arst]

Thanks for your comment and for sharing your experience as well! I hope you have a great summer in the UK!

[@ebboy5]

You totally blew everyone’s theory about how to acquire a bag out of the water! Either it’s true or you’re a company employee posing as a casual walk-in customer. Thanks for posting!

[@joymae]

I love that you wore birkenstocks I think the Birkenstock looks cool with the Birkin

[@nicolas_arst]

Thanks a lot :)

[@Real_k8]

So happy to find your channel! ❤ more voices

[@nicolas_arst]

Welcome :)

[@bettie2803]

Loved the story time

[@nicolas_arst]

Thanks Betty!

[@JO-hy1fj]

Great story glad you decided to stick to what you like 👍

[@nicolas_arst]

Thank you!

[@cap4life1]

Congrats on your offer and thank you for sharing your experience. I do think that most people need to show that they like the brand through purchases to be offered a bag (especially women who want sought after bags). But for a man, especially a handsome and well dressed (compared to the average dress in Chicago) French man who wants a larger bag? You only have to speak to have an SA offer you a bag 😅 For French people reading this, use it to your advantage in the States.

[@christianask3970]

Third video of your channel and I subscribed right from the first one. Your content is very pleasant. Très sympa !

[@nicolas_arst]

Thanks a ton Christian! This is making my day 😊

[@ronalduyguangco7796]

Hi ilove the waybyou shate your experiences with Hermes boutique in chicago! I watch your vblog till end.

[@nicolas_arst]

I’m glad you liked it! Thanks for watching

[@LifewithLokie]

Omg...the hac looks stunning! I love the mix of toile and leather! You were indeed very genuine with your preferences! TFS! Fellow H lover and youtuber too! 🤗🤭☺️ i subscribed, let's connect soon!

[@nicolas_arst]

Hi Lokie! Thanks a lot for watching my video and for leaving a comment! I love connecting with other H lover! Talk to you soon, Nicolas

[@sunny1n]

Great video! Thank you! I think you should just try FSH or other 2 stores in Paris. With your charm you can ask for an appointment. It will be much easier for you to connect with a SA since you are a Frenchman

[@nicolas_arst]

Thanks for watching it!

[@sophiastern2133]

It reminds me of the purchase of my BK 40 crock,. I entered the store...saw it on the highest shelf display. And baught it in 10 min !!! No hassle !!!

[@nicolas_arst]

I love this kind of story. It shows that everything is possible with Hermes ;)

[@thisismarvinhello5078]

Ahah qu’elle opportunité ! Il t’allait vraiment trop bien même avec ta tenue je pense que tu as vraiment le look, la barbe les cheveux… à porter un sac Hermès! Ça te va à ravir. Par contre les prix font mal aux us lol.. moi mon rêve serait un Kelly 28 en sellier noir epsom finitions palladium !

[@nicolas_arst]

Merci Marvin! Oui effectivement les prix aux US sont particulièrement élevés... une des raisons pour lequel je ne suis pas reparti avec le sac haha. J'espère que tu pourras avoir ton Kelly bientôt!

[@manuelgonzalezgonzalez2848]

Good night Nicolás .Many thanks for THIS historia in The HERMÉS expirience ,The BIRKIN bag in LEATHER snd csnvas OF 40 cm Is perfect for you .Regards from Spain 🎩⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@nicolas_arst]

I’m still looking for my perfect Birkin. It’s a journey 😅

[@rajjie100]

So kind of him to give you the opportunity to purchase a $14,000 bag.

[@dragamboazulinqiacupuntura122]

They could not show anything and spend their time with a known buyer. We can always be grateful for people's time and kindness. We wish everyone were kind but unfortunately we don't all have the same experience so patience and politeness I am always grateful for.

[@milvao3400]

...an *ugly* 14k bag.

[@lexxelestine]

@@milvao3400that you can’t afford

[@calvintien1974]

Thanks for sharing. It is great to go for your choice. They are expensive anyway.. I was offered kelly35 in black Togo and gold hardware in Montreal before but it was somehow look too small on me.. so i have to turn it down.. Personally i love HAC in 40 or even 50. They are not quota bags but they are rare too . I especially prefer the hardware of HAC. Have you heard of Kelly Relax 50? I am lucky enough to fly back to Amsterdam next weekend to get that offer :)

[@nicolas_arst]

Well if I got offered a Kelly 35 in Black Togo with GHW I am not sure what I will do to be honest. It is not high on my list but such a beautiful piece... I agree with you on the hardware of the HAC, I like their size better! I have never heard of a Kelly Relax 50 before so I had to google it. Looks great! What combo are you getting in Amsterdam? Safe travels!

[@calvintien1974]

@@nicolas_arst SA told me the color is Gris Asphalte for K relax 50, although I am not sure if it comes with a strap or not. Well.. maybe I could take a photo when having it with me.:)

[@nicolas_arst]

@@calvintien1974 I would love to see it!

[@calvintien1974]

@@nicolas_arst I will show u when getting it this coming weekend I hope it is worthy to fly to Amsterdam from Montreal lol How do I send photo here ?

[@nicolas_arst]

@@calvintien1974 I hope so too! I don’t think you can share picture on KZbin but maybe through Instagram?

[@damianmorini1743]

I just left the Hermès Boutique and was offered the HAC 40 in full gold leather with Palladium hardware… they rarely ever receive it. I went in looking for the black with gold hardware but my gosh, this one is so beautiful… I am extremely tempted to go back tomorrow to purchase 😬

[@nicolas_arst]

Nice! In which boutique are you shopping at? I like this combo but maybe if you were looking for the black one, you should wait? Go see it again tomorrow indeed, that doesn’t cost anything ;)

[@damianmorini1743]

@@nicolas_arst I am shopping at one of the boutiques here in Australia. I wasn’t expecting to love this one as much as I do, but now I am continually thinking about it. I think if I was to purchase this bag, and later on when if it ever becomes available the black with gold hardware, I would probably be set for bags for life.

[@Bestlifemiddleage]

Bonjour! Je suis aussi en Californie près de Laguna. Je vais toujours au Hermès à SC plaza et tout comme vous, on m’a offert un sac dès ma première visite. En fait on m’a offert 3 sacs mais pas encore un Kelly or Birkin dans les dimensions que je veux. Mon tour viendra. Ce sac est magnifique, mais à ce prix, on doit vraiment tomber en amour sinon à quoi bon? Au plaisir!

[@nicolas_arst]

Bonjour! Ca fait toujours plaisir de connecter avec une autre personne qui parle francais! Je suis d'accord, pour le prix il faut que ce soit un sac qu'on aime a 100% d'ou l'importance d'avoir fait ses recherches au prealable pour savoir ce que l'on peut considerer ou non. A bientot!

[@djhbr]

Hello Nicolas je suis un ancien employé de chez Hermes Joaillerie au flagship 24fbg à Paris et je vis à Pasadena maintenant. Sympa ta vidéo à bientôt, keep in touch.

[@nicolas_arst]

Merci pour ton commentaire! Toujours nice de connaitre des francais en Californie!

[@yoyoyohk]

I turned down a Herbag 39 a year ago because I didn’t like the color. I’ve asked myself a few time if I should have bought it and everything the answer is no because I really didn’t like the color. Today I still haven’t found my Herbag but I got few different bags that I like including Gucci, Prada, Dior, Goyard and a Hermès bag that I actually like! Don’t settle for less!

[@nicolas_arst]

Yes! Good reminder to always listen to your first intuition.

[@raquelsminiluxury]

I did reject my first bag offer it was scary because is my local store, I did a video on it, and yeah if is not what u looking for that the right decision 🥰🥰🥰

[@nicolas_arst]

Glad to see I’m not the only one ;)

[@dragamboazulinqiacupuntura122]

Looove an HAC. I would have taken it for sure. And I looove canvas pieces. Whoever buys it will be very happy and that's the point. So if it wasn't racing your heart it's not worth 14k

[@nicolas_arst]

Very well said! I am sure whoever purchases it will enjoy it a lot!

[@supermilkchan123]

You know what's funny? I live in Chicago and I went to the original boutique before they closed down for renovations. The EXACT opposite happened to me! I went in looking to get an HAC (in barenia fauve) and they offered me a Birkin 40 in barenia fauve! No purchase history either!

[@nicolas_arst]

No way!! I’m actually glad you got offer a Birkin 40 in Barenia Fauve as I was starting to doubt its existence 😂 it seems pretty rare as I haven’t seen a lot of pictures online! Which hardware did this bag come with? Did you end up taking it? Thanks for sharing!

[@supermilkchan123]

​@@nicolas_arst of course I bought it! It came with gold hardware which is exactly what I wanted! They kept telling me how rare it is to get barenia with gold hardware. I think someone turned it down because the plastic wasn't on the box and there was a finger nail scratch on the flap where the touret goes through (but it's gone now). There were a lot of listings online before I bought mine, so I know there are some good options out there on the preloved market, but I know a Kelly in barenia is extremely rare. I really hope you get your dream Barenia bag! You deserve it! It's totally your vibe and I know you would love it! Bonne chance! 🤞🏼🍀

[@nicolas_arst]

@@supermilkchan123 I’m so glad you took it and you get exactly what you wanted! Thank you for your positive words! I will keep asking SA and look at the resell market. Have a wonderful day!

[@marthaross6301]

Another KZbinr has the sandals you wanted in that color. She’s been wearing them all summer. Lydia Thompson (?) Begins with a T anyway. She’s in Manchester 🇬🇧

[@nicolas_arst]

Thanks Martha! I will check her channel. Have a great day!

[@marthaross6301]

@@nicolas_arst I really enjoyed your Hermès visit share. You have lovely taste and a delightful accent. Your sensibilities when making the right choice for yourself- rather than bow to the offer….. I subscribed 😉 It’s Lydia Tomlinson 👍🏻

[@nicolas_arst]

@@marthaross6301 Thanks for your nice words and for subscribing Martha!

[@vicquilet2902]

You should have purchase it and resale it.....

[@waimak134]

May I know the brand of your pants with zipper?

[@nicolas_arst]

Absolutely, it's from Isabel Marrant. I am not sure if they are still making this color but I have seen a dark blue and an off white one on Farfetch.

[@caroljadot6507]

Bonjour de la Belgique 🇧🇪, félicitations pour votre collection Hermès, je me suis offerte une montre Hermès H acier et brillants aux heures, cela pour faire mon entrée chez Hermès 😜, j’en ai profité pour émettre mon souhait d’un sac Kelly, j’espère que mon souhait sera réalisé 😜♥️, félicitations pour vos choix Hermès, bien à vous , 🇧🇪

[@nicolas_arst]

Merci Carol! J’espère que vous obtiendrez votre sac Kelly rapidement!

[@ypf7717]

U don’t need to buy a lot in US to be offered bags. But u need to in Asia, Middle East….

[@justnufspice]

I think it helps that you are of French decent. :)

[@nicolas_arst]

Haha maybe

[@worthigirl2946]

Hermes turned down Oprah!!

[@nicolas_arst]

How dare they?!

[@marthaross6301]

Well. There’s always the secondary market….

[@waimak134]

HAC is the most NOT sellable item in shop … you made a good decision because you can get it in pre-loved market at half price.

[@nicolas_arst]

Thanks for sharing this!

[@milvao3400]

Glad you turned it down. It wasn't a great looking bag, even if it's true that it suits you.

[@judyannkiwi]

What's the point here you walk in and they show you what they have Vs what you want?

[@shockalockabocka]

I wouldn’t buy that bag. The canvas will wear out before the leather and then you have a really expensive repair. That bag is for someone who is fortunate to have already have many Birkens and wants to punctuate their bag collection/rotation. Good for u for listening to your gut instincts.

[@nicolas_arst]

I think you are absolutely right. I woud have consider it if my birkin collection was already significative. This was definitly not my first choice.

[@florentmartineau4123]

Pour le look, on dirait un vieux professeur des années 1970😂😂😂😂

[@nicolas_arst]

Thanks?

[@dissolved29]

I feel the whole ‚Hermes game’ is an American thing, meaning American customers. I don’t mean it in a dismissive way, it’s just that I keep hearing about it from American (US and Canada actually) folks. But maybe I just don’t get it because I’m not afer any Bs or Ks. ;)

[@nicolas_arst]

I can see that! I also hear it less from European

[@florentmartineau4123]

Hors de prix et en plus super moche 😂😂😂😂

[@MIZRAIM1906]

Why are you buying a females bag anyway

[@nicolas_arst]

@@MIZRAIM1906 why are you so triggered by a man trying on bags - is maybe the more appropriate question here.

[@MIZRAIM1906]

@@nicolas_arst No... The appropriate questions is why are you buying a female bag. It doesn't makes sense when Hermes sells great male or unisex bags. Men wearing female bags is a trend that started in 2014 or about that never was something that looked good, not during Paris fashion week or anywhere.

[@nicolas_arst]

@@MIZRAIM1906 taste and preferences are not up for discussion. Who cares if someone buy a bag that has not been marketed for its initial gender? Plus, the HAC I’m talking about in this video is literally part of the men collection. Let it go.

[@MIZRAIM1906]

@@nicolas_arst its called "Her" bag for a reason. Even my Hermes SA told us all this. I have bought three of them for women in my family. Please do not insult me because I have not intended to do so to you.

[@nicolas_arst]

@@MIZRAIM1906 HAC = Haut A Courroies. Look it up. There is no insult in my answer. However, you are the one that feels the right to comment something very judgmental on my video (and others that I have posted). I’m just calling you up for it. So if my taste for bags, and channel in general, are not to your liking, please stop watching and commenting negatively. In advance, thank you.